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  • Posted: May 13, 2014
    Deadline: May 23, 2014
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States Government agency primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid. Responding to President Barack Obama's pledge in his 2013 State of the Union Address to "join with our allies to eradicate extreme poverty in the next two decades," USAID has ado...
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    Prevention Specialist (Public Sector LUNs)

    Responsibilities
    The Prevention Specialist will be based in the Abuja office. S/he will work closely with MAPS team particularly with the program technical specialists and relevant external stakeholders to ensure continuous and effective implementation of malaria prevention strategies.

    Additional key responsibilities will include;

    • Lead the MAPS project activities to increase the availability and access to LUNs through the public sector.
    • Support the public sector/states in LUN distribution which includes mop-up and future state wide campaigns;
    • Support MAPS focal states through training and capacity building to ensure skills are built at health facilities, LGAs and states for prevention interventions;
    • Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure LUN availability in MAPS states;
    • Provide technical support to states for quantification and forecasting for future LUN needs.

    Qualification:

    • Candidates must have an advanced degree in social, health or medical sciences with a minimum of 6 years' experience within the development sector.
    • S/he must have demonstrable experience in project and data management.
    • Prior experience in LLlN Distribution and campaign activities from start to finish is essential.
    • Hands-on use of relevant computer application tools and database
    • softwares such as Ms Excel, Access, SPSS, Epi Data, Epi Info & NetCalc is also required for this position.

    Method of Application

    Terms and Conditions of Employment: The appointment term will be a period of up to 15 months, with an initial 6 months probationary period.

    Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a copy of their recent CV using the name of the position as subject of the email through the appropriate link at www.gridconsulting.net All applications must be submitted latest Friday, 23rd May, 2014.

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